Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. International Union of Electric, Radio and MacHine Workers, Afl-Cio, Clc, Local 758

**Union Discrimination Case: EEOC v. Local 758** The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued Local 758 of the International Union of Electric, Radio and Machine Workers, claiming the union engaged in discriminatory practices that violated federal civil rights law. The EEOC argued that the union's actions prevented certain workers from having equal employment opportunities based on protected characteristics like race or sex. The federal appeals court sided with the EEOC, finding that the union had indeed violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The court determined that the union's practices constituted illegal workplace discrimination. As a result, the court ordered the union to take corrective action to remedy the discrimination, though the specific damages awarded were not reported. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling reinforces that unions, like employers, cannot discriminate against workers. Even though unions are supposed to represent all their members fairly, they must still follow federal anti-discrimination laws. Workers who face discrimination from their own union can file complaints with the EEOC. This case shows that courts will hold unions accountable when they engage in discriminatory practices, helping ensure that all workers receive equal treatment regardless of their background.